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Health and safety information
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera
or other equipment
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you
disconnect the power to the AC charger.
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause
serious damage to your camera.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion
replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.
This may cause a fire or personal injuries.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet
when you charge batteries.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and
accessories.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/-
terminals on the battery.
• Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can
cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause
injury.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
Do not use batteries for unintended purposes.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Health and safety information
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and
install batteries and memory cards.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or
improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage
ports, connectors, and accessories.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S)
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
into your camera.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause
a fire.
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Outline of the User Manual
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Indicators used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Shooting mode Indicator
Icon
Function
Smart Auto
Auto
S
Additional information
a
p
d
b
Safety warnings and precautions
Program
DUAL IS
Beauty Shot
Night
Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents
the shutter button.
[ ]
( )
Page number of related information
N
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Shooting “
Photo Size (represents Select Shooting, and then
select Photo Size).
Scene
s
v
“
Movie
*
Annotation
Shooting mode icons
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The smode may not support functions
for all scenes.
Abbreviations used in this manual
For example:
Abbreviation
ACB
AEB
AF
Definition
Auto Contrast Balance
Auto Exposure Bracket
Auto Focus
Available in
Program, DUAL IS,
and Movie modes
DIS
Digital Image Stabilization
Digital Print Order Format
Exposure Value
DPOF
EV
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
Optical Image Stabilization
White Balance
OIS
WB
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Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Exposure (Brightness)
• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
Half-press [Shutter]
Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition: the combination of a subject and background
Background
Composition
Subject
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
•
Set the flash option to
Red-eye or
Red-eye Fix. (p. 50)
•
If the photo has already been captured, select
Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 81)
Photos have dust
spots.
If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
•
Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
•
Photos are blurred.
This may be caused if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
•
•
d
Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to steady the
camera and may result in camera shake.
•
•
•
•
Rotate the mode dial to
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark
too dark because of areas, the subject may appear too dark.
backlighting.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Avoid shooting toward the sun.
s
Set the metering option to
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
flowers
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Viewing files by category in
Viewing files as thumbnails
f
f
• b mode
• smode > Text
f
f
•
•
•
Self-Shot
•
Macro
f
f
Children
Deleting files on the memory
card 73
f
f
Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
Applying effects to photos
Viewing files as a slide show
f
f
•
Face Detection
f
• smode > Magic Frame
f
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
• smode > Object Highlight
f
f
Capturing photos at night or in the
dark
•
•
Smart Filter effects
f
Connecting your camera to a
computer 86
Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness, or
Saturation) 67
f
• smode > Dawn, Sunset
f
f
Adjusting sound and volume
• Nmode
f
f
•
•
Flash options
f
Reducing camera shake
Adjusting the brightness of
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
f
•
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Changing the display
language 97
f
f
Capturing action photos
• dmode
f
Setting the date and time
f
•
Continuous, Motion Capture
f
Before contacting a service
center 110
f
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
•
•
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
EV (to adjust exposure)
f
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds) 60
f
•
•
Metering
f
AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
f
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Contents
10
Contents
11
Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
Optional accessories
Camera
AC adapter/
USB cable
Camera case
HDMI cable
A/V cable
Rechargeable battery
User Manual CD-ROM
Strap
Battery charger
Memory card/
Memory card adapter
Quick Start Manual
The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product.
Basic functions 13
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
POWER button
Front LCD button
Microphone
Shutter button
Speaker
Flash
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Front display
Lens
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Tripod mount
HDMI port
Accepts HDMI cable
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Basic functions 14
Camera layout
Zoom button
•
•
In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a
photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust
volume
Status lamp
•
Blinking: When the camera is saving
a photo or video, being read by a
computer or printer, or out of focus
Steady: When the camera is
Attaching the strap
•
x
connecting to a computer or in focus
y
Main display
Mode dial
Icon
Description
Button
Description
Smart Auto: Capture a photo by letting the camera automatically
detect and select a scene mode.
Access options or menus.
S
Auto: Capture a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings
a
p
Basic functions
Other functions
Move up
Change the display option.
D
c
F
Program: Capture a photo by setting options.
Change the macro option.
Change the flash option.
Change the timer option.
Move down
Move left
DUAL IS: Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera
shake
d
b
Move right
Beauty Shot: Capture a photo of a person with options to hide
facial imperfections
t
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
Night: Capture a photo with options for shooting at night
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene.
Movie: Record a video.
N
s
v
•
•
Access options in Shooting mode.
Delete files in Playback mode.
Basic functions 15
Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Push the card gently until
it disengages from the
camera, and then pull it out
of the slot.
Memory card
Insert a memory card
with the gold-colored
contacts facing up.
Battery lock
Slide the lock up to release
the battery.
Memory card
Insert the battery with
the Samsung logo facing
up.
Rechargeable battery
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is
not inserted.
Rechargeable battery
Basic functions 16
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the
battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then plug
the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera.
Turning on your camera
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
for the first time. (p. 18)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses
Playback mode.
Indicator light
•
Red: Charging
•
Green: Fully charged
If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] for about 5 seconds,
the camera does not emit any sounds.
Basic functions 17
Performing the initial setup
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.
Press [
t
] to select Language, and then press [
t
] or
Press [F] or [t] to select a time zone, and then press
1
4
[
o].
[o].
•
To set the daylight-saving time, press [D].
Time Zone
London
DST
Back
Press [
D
] or [
c
] to select a language, and then
2
3
Press [
D
] or [o].
] or [
c
] to select Date/Time Set, and then
press [o
].
5
6
press [t
Press [D
] or [
] or [
c
o
] to select Time Zone, and then
press [t
].
English
London
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
YYYY MM DD
Back
Set
Press [F] or [t] to select an item.
Basic functions 18
Performing the initial setup
Press [
D
] or [
c
] to set the date and time, and then
7
8
press [o
].
Press [D
] or [
c
] to select Date Type, and then press
[t] or [o].
English
London
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
Off
Back
Set
Press [
D] or [c] to set a date format, and then press
9
[o].
Press [m] to switch to the Shooting mode.
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Basic functions 19
Learning icons
The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
1
2
Auto focus frame
Face detection
Camera shake
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Microphone muted
3
Option Icons (on the left)
Current date and time
Icon
Description
Photo resolution when Intelli
zoom is on
Aperture and shutter speed
3
Long time shutter
Exposure value adjusted
White balance
Face tone
1
Status icons
2
Option Icons (on the right)
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Shooting mode
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Face retouch
ISO sensitivity
Smart filter
Memory card not inserted
(Internal memory)
Frame rate
Metering
Flash
Image adjustment (contrast,
sharpness, and saturation)
Memory card inserted
•
•
•
: Fully charged
: Partially charged
: Empty (Recharge)
Burst type
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Timer
Voice memo
Auto focus option
Basic functions 20
Selecting options or menus
You can select options by pressing [m], and then pressing [D], [c], [F], or [t]. Press [o] to confirm.
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f], but some options may not be available.
Going back to the previous menu
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Select an option or menu.
•
•
To move up or down, press [
To move left or right, press [
D
] or [
c].
].
Half-press [Shutter] to return to the Shooting mode.
F
] or [t
Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
3
Basic functions 21
Selecting options or menus
For example, selecting a White Balance option in Program mode
Press [
D
] or [o].
] or [c] to select White Balance, and then
4
press [t
Rotate the mode dial to
p.
1
2
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Smart Filter
Face Detection
Back
Press [m].
Exit
Photo Size
Quality
Shooting
Sound
Press [
F
] or [t
] to select a White Balance option.
5
6
EV
Front Display Settings
Display
ISO
White Balance
Smart Filter
Settings
Exit
Daylight
Face Detection
Change
Press [D
] or [
].
c
] to select Shooting, and then press
3
Move
Back
[
t] or [o
Press [o].
Basic functions 22
Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic display information and the sound settings.
Setting the display type
You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode.
Setting the sound
Set the sound your camera emits when you perform functions.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
Select Sound “ Beep Sound.
Select an option.
m].
Press [
D
] repeatedly to change the display type.
1
2
3
Option
Off
Description
Show all photographic
information.
The camera does not emit any sounds.
The camera emits sounds.
1/2/3
Mode
Description
•
Hide information about shooting, except for
basic information, such as the available number
of photos, the available recording time, and the
battery icon.
Shooting
•
•
•
Display all information about shooting.
Hide all information about the current file.
Display information about the current file, except
for the file information.
Playback
•
Display all information about the current file.
Basic functions 23
Capturing photos
Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Auto mode.
Rotate the mode dial to
a
.
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
1
3
•
A green frame means the subject is in focus.
A red frame means the subject is out of focus.
•
Align your subject in the frame.
2
Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
4
See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.
Basic functions 24
Capturing photos
Icon
Turning on the front display
Description
The front display helps you capture self-portraits, or photos of
children, or photos of people jumping. If you use the Children
mode, you can play a short animation on the front display to
attract a child’s attention. (p. 43)
Front On: Turn on the front display.
Self-Shot: View yourself on the front display while you
capture a self-portrait. (p. 42)
Children: Show a short animation on the front display
to attract the attention of children. (p. 43)
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display,
so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 43)
•
•
When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 49)
When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not
be able to see the front display clearly.
•
•
•
When you play slide shows or movies, the front display may not
activate even if you press the front LCD button.
Self-Shot is automatically selected if you do not select an option
within 3 seconds.
You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it
detects a smiling face in Self Shot or Children mode. (p. 95)
Select a shooting option.
2
Self-Shot
Basic functions 25
Capturing photos
Digital zoom
aps
Zooming
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the Digital zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Digital
zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 5X Optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X Digital
zoom. The Intelli zoom and Digital zoom cannot be used at the
same time.
Optical range
Zoom indicator
Digital range
•
•
The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking
AF option.
If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may
deteriorate.
Zoom ratio
Zoom in
Zoom out
The available zoom ratio for videos differs from photo zoom ratio.
Basic functions 26
Capturing photos
Intelli zoom
Setting Intelli zoom
Saps
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using
the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom
rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom
and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
Select Shooting “ Intelli Zoom.
2
3
Select an option.
Photo resolution when
the Intelli zoom is on
Icon
Description
Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
Optical range
On: The Intelli zoom is activated.
Zoom indicator
Intelli range
•
•
The Intelli zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking
AF option.
The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If
you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will
be turned off automatically.
•
The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality
deterioration than the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be
lower than when you use the Optical zoom.
Basic functions 27
Capturing photos
apbNsv
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
•
OIS may not function properly when:
-
-
-
-
you move your camera to follow a moving subject
you use the Digital zoom
there is too much camera shake
the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night
scenes)
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.
-
-
the battery is low
you capture a close-up shot
•
•
If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred
by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when
you use a tripod.
If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs,
turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.
Before correction
After correction
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting or Movie “ OIS.
Select an option.
Icon
Description
Off: OIS is deactivated.
On: OIS is activated.
Basic functions 28
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly
Reducing camera shake
Ensure nothing is
blocking the lens.
•
•
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to
reduce camera shake. (p. 28)
Select the mode to reduce camera shake
both optically and digitally. (p. 38)
d
When
is displayed
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. The camera adjusts the focus and
exposure automatically.
Camera shake
When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow
Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to
hold the camera still.
The camera sets the aperture value
and shutter speed automatically.
Focus frame
•
Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 50)
•
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo
if the focus frame appears in green.
Change the composition and half-
press [Shutter] again if the focus
frame appears in red.
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 51)
•
Basic functions 29
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
•
When you capture photos in low light
Turn on the flash.
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:
-
there is little contrast between the subject and background (for
example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color
to the background)
(p. 50)
-
-
-
-
the light source behind the subject is too bright
the subject is shiny or reflective
the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame
•
When subjects are moving rapidly
Use the Continuous
or Motion Capture
function. (p. 63)
Use the focus lock
Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to capture your photo.
Basic functions 30
Shooting modes
Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Icon
Description
Using the Smart Auto mode
In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the
appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it
detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar
with the camera settings for various scenes.
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Rotate the mode dial to
S.
1
2
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Sunsets
Align your subject in the frame.
•
The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate
scene icon will appear at the top left of the screen. The icons
are listed below.
Clear skies
Forested areas
Close-up photos of colorful subjects
Camera is stabilized or on a tripod (when shooting in
the dark)
Actively moving subjects
Fireworks (when using a tripod)
Icon
Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night (when the flash is off)
Extended functions 32
Shooting modes
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Using the Scene mode
3
4
•
In several scenes, the camera automatically captures a photo
In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are
preset for a specific scene.
when you half-press [Shutter].
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Rotate the mode dial to
Select a scene.
s.
1
2
•
•
•
If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses
the default settings for the mode.
S
Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode
depending on the subject's position or lighting.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the
shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to
the subject.
Object Highlight
•
•
Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the
subject is moving.
mode if the
In
S
mode, the camera consumes more battery power, because it
changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.
•
•
•
To change a scene mode, press [m], and then select
Scene. You can select any scene you want.
For the Magic Frame mode, see “Using the Magic Frame
mode” on page 34.
For the Object Highlight mode, see "Using the Object
Highlight mode" on page 34.
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
3
4
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Extended functions 33
Shooting modes
Using the Magic Frame mode
In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to
your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change
according to the frame you select.
Using the Object Highlight mode
The Object Highlight mode makes the subject more discernible
by adjusting the depth of field.
Rotate the mode dial to
s.
1
2
3
Rotate the mode dial to
s.
1
2
3
4
5
Select Object Highlight.
Select Magic Frame.
Position the camera according to the optimum distance
displayed on the screen.
Press [m].
Select Shooting “ Frame.
•
The optimum distance will vary, based on the zoom ratio you
use.
Select an option.
Old Film
Back
Move
Press [
m
].
4
5
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
6
7
Select Shooting “ Object Highlight Effect.
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to
.
Extended functions 34
Shooting modes
Select an option to adjust Blur or Tone.
6
•
•
Available resolutions in Object Highlight mode are
and
.
•
Blur: The higher the value, the more intense the blur effect in
the photo.
If the shooting distance is not within the optimum range, you can
capture a photo but the Object Highlight effect will not be applied.
The Object Highlight effect cannot be used in dark places.
The Object Highlight effect cannot be used with the Optical zoom at
3X or higher.
•
Tone: The higher the value, the brighter the photo.
•
•
Blur
Tone
Blur
•
•
Digital zoom is not available in Object Highlight mode.
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake as the camera captures 2
consecutive photos to apply the effect.
•
•
The subject and the background should have a significant contrast
in color.
Subjects should be positioned far away from the background for the
greatest effect.
Back
Move
Press [
o
] to save.
7
8
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
•
•
When the camera can apply the object highlight effect,
will appear.
When the camera cannot apply the object highlight effect,
will appear. If this occurs, adjust the distance from the camera
to the subject.
Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
9
Extended functions 35
Shooting modes
Select an option.
Using the Beauty Shot mode
In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to
hide facial imperfections.
7
•
For example, increase the Face Retouch setting to hide more
imperfections.
Rotate the mode dial to
b.
1
2
3
4
Level 2
Press [m].
Select Shooting “ Face Tone.
Select an option.
•
For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin
appear lighter.
Back
Move
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
8
9
Level 2
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
When using the Beauty Shot mode, the focus distance will be set to Auto
Macro.
Back
Move
Press [
m
].
5
6
Select Shooting “ Face Retouch.
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Shooting modes
Select an option.
Using the Night mode
In Night mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend
the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to
prevent overexposure.
5
•
If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be
adjusted automatically.
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
6
7
Rotate the mode dial to
N.
1
2
3
4
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Press [m].
Select Shooting “ Long Time Shutter.
Select the aperture value or shutter speed.
Aperture value
Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.
Shutter speed
Aperture
Move
Back
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Shooting modes
Using the DUAL IS mode
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical
and Digital Image Stabilization functions.
Using the Program mode
In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter
speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.
Rotate the mode dial to
Set desired options.
p.
1
2
(For a list of options, refer to page 46.)
Before correction
After correction
Rotate the mode dial to
d.
1
2
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
3
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
3
4
•
•
The Digital zoom and Intelli-zoom are not available in
The camera will optically correct photos only when the light source is
brighter than fluorescent light.
If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in
different shooting modes. (p. 28)
d
mode.
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
•
•
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Shooting modes
Press [
m].
Using the Movie mode
In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos of up to 20
minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4
(H.264) files.
5
6
7
Select Movie “ Sound Alive.
Select an option.
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Description
•
H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format
established by the international standard organizations ISO-IEC and
ITU-T.
Sound Alive On: Turn on the Sound Alive function.
•
•
Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this
case, set a lower resolution.
Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high-resolution
videos and high-speed videos. To record high-resolution or high-speed
videos, use memory cards with faster writing speeds.
Sound Alive Off: Turn off the Sound Alive function.
Mute: Do not record sounds.
•
•
Do not block the microphone when you use the Sound Alive
function.
Recordings made with Sound Alive may differ from actual sounds.
Rotate the mode dial to
v.
1
2
3
4
Press [m].
Set desired options. (For a list of options, refer to page 46.)
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
8
9
10
Select Movie “ Frame Rate.
Select a frame rate (the number of frames per second).
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
•
As the frame rate increases, action appears more natural, but
the file size also increases.
Depending on the resolution and frame rate, the movie may appear
smaller than the original size shown on the main display.
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Shooting modes
Pause recording
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode
In Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically chooses
the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected.
The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while
recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as
a single video.
Rotate the mode dial to
v
.
1
2
3
4
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
Select Movie “ Smart Scene Detection “ On.
Align your subject in the frame.
•
The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate
scene icon will appear at the top left of the screen. The icons
are listed below.
Stop
Record
• Press [o] to pause while recording.
• Press [o] to resume.
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Description
Landscapes
Sunsets
Clear skies
Forested areas
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Shooting modes
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
5
6
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
•
•
If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses
the default settings for the Smart Scene Detection mode.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the
shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to
the subject.
•
In Smart Scene Detection mode, you cannot set smart filter effects.
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Capturing photos with the front display
The front display helps you capture self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Jump Shot Timer with the front display.
Capturing an Easy Self Shot
Using the Self-portrait mode
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If you press the front LCD button when the power is off, the front
display turns on for an Easy Self Shot. Because the main display
is off, the camera consumes less battery power and you can
Conveniently capture photos of yourself with the front display.
prevent others from viewing the main display.
• The camera will turn off when you press the front LCD button
again or press [POWER].
• The front display will turn off and the main display will turn on
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Select Self-Shot.
2
•
Your camera will automatically detect your face and display a
frame to indicate the detected face.
when you press [o].
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
3
4
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
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Capturing photos with the front display
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Using the Children mode
Using the Jump Shot Timer
The Children mode attracts children by showing a short animation
on the front display.
Capture a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the
front display to tell your subjects when to jump.
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Select Children.
2
•
The camera will display an animation.
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Select Jump Shot.
2
Press [Shutter].
3
•
The front display will start a countdown a few seconds before
shooting.
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
3
4
Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
•
You can download animations from the Samsung website or transfer
information.
•
•
You can use Intelli-studio to edit videos you have captured and then
play them on the front display. (p. 88)
You can add sounds to animations to draw children's attention. (p. 95)
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Capturing photos with the front display
Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display.
v
4
Recording a video with the front display
•
The camera will capture 3 photos in succession.
Recording a video in Self-portrait mode
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Select Front On.
2
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
3
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
4
If you are capturing photos using the jump shot timer in low light conditions or
indoors, photos may appear dark.
Recording a video in Children mode
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Select Children.
2
Press [Shutter] to start recording.
3
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
4
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Recording voice memos
Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back later. You can also add a voice memo to a photo to remind you of shooting
conditions.
You will get the best sound quality when you speak 16 in (40 cm) away from the camera.
Recording a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
2
3
1
2
3
Select Shooting “ Voice “ Record.
Select Shooting “ Voice “ Memo.
Press [Shutter].
Align your subject in the frame, and then capture a
photo.
•
Press [o] to pause or press [o] to resume.
•
Each memo can be up to 10 hours long if memory is available.
•
The camera begins to record a voice memo right after you
capture the photo.
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).
4
•
Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo before the
10 seconds are up.
You cannot add voice memos to photos in the burst mode.
Stop
Pause
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
4
5
•
Press [Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.
Press [ ] to return to the Shooting mode.
m
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Selecting a resolution and quality
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.
Selecting a resolution
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Description
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will
also increase.
1984 X 1488: Print on A5 paper.
1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)
or play back on an HDTV.
1024 X 768: Attach to an email.
Setting a photo resolution
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In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
Setting a video resolution
v
Select Shooting “ Photo Size.
2
3
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
Select an option.
Select Movie “ Movie Size.
2
3
Icon
Description
4608 X 3456: Print on A1 paper.
Select an option.
4608 X 3072: Print on A1 paper in wide ratio (3:2).
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Description
1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an HDTV.
4608 X 2592: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)
or play back on an HDTV.
1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.
640 X 480: Play back on an analog TV.
320 X 240: Post on a web page.
3648 X 2736: Print on A3 paper.
2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper.
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Selecting a resolution and quality
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Selecting a photo quality
The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in
the JPEG format. Higher image quality settings will result in larger
file sizes.
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting “ Quality.
Select an option.
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Description
Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.
Fine: Capture photos in high quality.
Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.
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Using the timer
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.
In Shooting mode, press [
t].
Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
1
3
•
The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically capture a photo at the specified time.
The front display will start a countdown a few seconds before
shooting.
•
Off
Select an option.
2
Icon
Description
Off: The timer is not active.
10 Sec: Capture a photo after a 10-second delay.
2 Sec: Capture a photo after a 2-second delay.
•
•
Press [Shutter] or [t] to cancel the timer.
Depending on the Face Detection option you have selected, the timer
function or some of its options may not be available.
Double: Capture one photo after a 10-second delay
and another photo after a 2-second delay.
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
•
Self timer options are not available if you set burst options.
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Shooting in the dark
Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions.
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Preventing red-eye
Using the flash
If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark,
a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this,
select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in “Using
the flash.”
Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you
need more light on your photos.
In Shooting mode, press [F].
1
Auto
Select an option.
2
Icon
Description
Off:
•
The flash will not fire.
•
The camera will display the shake warning
you are shooting in low light.
when
Red-eye Fix:
•
The flash fires when the subject or background is
dark, and the camera corrects red-eyes through its
advanced software analysis.
•
There is an interval between 2 bursts of the flash. Do
not move until the flash fires a second time.
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Shooting in the dark
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Description
Slow Sync:
•
•
•
Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink
Detection.
Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 114)
If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of
dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.
•
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
•
This option is recommended when you want to
capture ambient light to reveal more details in the
background.
•
•
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
The camera will display the shake warning
you are shooting in low light.
when
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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
•
The flash always fires.
The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as
defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light
your camera becomes. With a higher ISO sensitivity, you can get
a better photo without using the flash.
•
The camera automatically adjusts light intensity.
Red-eye:
•
The flash will fire twice when the subject or
background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect.
•
There is an interval between 2 bursts of the flash. Do
not move until the flash fires a second time.
In Shooting mode, press [
Select Shooting “ ISO.
Select an option.
m].
1
2
3
Auto: The flash will fire automatically when the subject
or background is dark.
Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for
the scene it detects in Smart Auto mode.
•
Select
to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
brightness of the subject and lighting.
Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise.
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Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions.
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Using macro
Using auto focus
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Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as
flowers or insects.
To capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according
to your distance from the subject.
In Shooting mode, press [
c].
1
Normal (AF)
Select an option.
2
Icon
Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 32 in
(80 cm).
•
•
Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos.
Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in
(40 cm).
Macro: Manually focus on a subject that is 2-32 in (5-
80 cm) from the camera (39-59 in [100-150 cm] when
you use the zoom).
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Changing the camera’s focus
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Using tracking auto focus
•
•
If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the
center of the screen.
Tracking a subject may fail when:
Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject,
even when you are moving.
-
-
-
-
-
the subject is too small
the subject moves excessively
the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place
colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same
the camera shakes excessively
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting “ Focus Area “ Tracking AF.
•
•
•
•
When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white
single-line frame ( ).
If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject
to track.
Focus on the subject you want to track and press [
o].
If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-
line frame (
).
If you use this function, you cannot set the timer options, Face
Detection options, and Smart Filter effects.
•
•
The white frame means that your camera is tracking the
subject.
The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you
half-press [Shutter].
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Changing the camera’s focus
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Adjusting the focus area
You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting “ Focus Area.
Select an option.
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Description
Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable
when subjects are located at or near the center).
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.
Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 53)
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Using Face Detection
If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use
Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
Detecting faces
•
•
The camera automatically tracks the registered face.
Face Detection may not be effective when:
Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one
scene.
-
the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear
orange for the Smile Shot and Blink Detection.)
it is too bright or too dark
-
-
-
-
-
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
1
2
the subject is not facing the camera
the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
the subject’s facial expression changes drastically
the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable
Select Shooting “ Face Detection “ Normal.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Face Detection is not available when you set Smart Filter effects,
Image Adjustment options, or Tracking AF.
Depending on shooting options, available Face Detection options
may differ.
Depending on Face Detection options you selected, the timer function
may not be available or available timer options may differ.
Depending on Face Detection options you selected, some burst
options are not available.
When you capture photos of detected faces, they will be registered
in the face list.
You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode.
(p. 70) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be
classified in Playback mode.
A face detected in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list or
Smart Album.
The nearest face appears in
a white focus frame and the
rest of the faces appear in
gray focus frames.
•
•
The closer you are to the subjects, the quicker your camera will detect
faces.
The detected faces may not be registered if you set burst options
such as Continuous, Motion Capture, or AEB.
•
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Using Face Detection
Capturing a smile shot
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a
smiling face.
Detecting eye blinking
If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2
photos in succession.
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
1
2
3
1
2
Select Shooting “ Face Detection “ Smile Shot.
Select Shooting “ Face Detection “ Blink Detection.
Compose your shot.
•
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects
a smiling face.
•
•
Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.
If Blink Detection fails, the “Picture taken with eyes closed.”
message appears. Capture another photo.
When your subject smiles broadly,
your camera can detect the smile
more easily.
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Using Face Detection
Using Smart Face Recognition
•
•
•
The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending
on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face,
and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.
The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camera
recognizes a new face when 12 faces have already been registered, it
will replace the lowest priority face with the new one.
The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently
photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will
automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite
faces. The Smart Face Recognition feature is available only when
you use a memory card.
The camera can detect up to 5 favorite faces in one scene.
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
Select Shooting “ Face Detection “ Smart Face
Recognition.
The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of
the faces appear in gray focus frames.
•
: Faces that you have registered as favorites. (To register
faces as favorites, refer to page 58.)
•
: Faces that the camera automatically registers.
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Using Face Detection
When you are finished capturing the photos, the face list
appears.
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)
You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and
exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you
use a memory card.
4
•
Your favorite faces are indicated with a
on the face list.
•
•
•
You can register up to 8 favorite faces.
The flash will not fire when you register a favorite face.
If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces
in the face list.
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting “ Smart FR Edit “ My Star.
Align your subject’s face with the oval guideline, and then
press [Shutter] to register the face.
Viewing your favorite faces
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
Select Shooting “ Smart FR Edit “ Face List.
2
•
•
To change the ranking of your favorite faces, press [f], and then
select Edit Ranking. (p. 70)
To delete a favorite face, press [f], and then select Delete. (p. 71)
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Set
•
•
•
If the subject’s face is not aligned with the oval guideline, the white
frame will not appear.
Capture 5 photos of the subject’s face: one each from the front, left,
right, above, and below.
Capture photos of one person at a time when registering faces.
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Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
Select a value to adjust the exposure.
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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
3
•
The photo will be brighter as exposure increases.
When you adjust the exposure value, the icon will appear as
shown below.
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.
•
Darker (-)
Brighter (+)
Neutral (0)
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
1
2
•
•
Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically.
You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid
overexposure or underexposure.
If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB
(Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera will capture 3 consecutive
photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and
overexposed. (p. 63)
Select Shooting or Movie “ EV.
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Adjusting brightness and color
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Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
Changing the metering option
When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option.
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting or Movie “ Metering.
Select an option.
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Description
Multi:
•
Your camera divides the frame into several areas,
and then measures the light intensity of each area.
Without ACB
With ACB
•
Suitable for general photos.
In Shooting mode, press [
Select Shooting “ ACB.
Select an option.
m].
Spot:
1
2
3
•
•
•
Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very center of the frame.
If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your
photo may be improperly exposed.
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Description
Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Off: ACB is off.
Center-weighted:
•
Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire
frame with emphasis placed on the center.
On: ACB is on.
•
Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the
frame.
The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous, Motion
Capture, or AEB options.
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Adjusting brightness and color
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
Selecting a light source (White balance)
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1
2
3
Select Shooting or Movie “ White Balance.
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting
conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.
Select an option.
Icon
Description
Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based
on the lighting conditions.
Daylight: For outdoor photos on a sunny day.
Cloudy: For outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in
shadows.
Fluorescent_H: For shooting under a daylight
Auto WB
Daylight
fluorescent or 3-way fluorescent light.
Fluorescent_L: For shooting under white fluorescent
light.
Tungsten: For shooting indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.
Measure: Shutter (Custom Set): Use White Balance
settings that you defined. (p. 62)
Cloudy
Tungsten
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Adjusting brightness and color
Defining your own White Balance
You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of
a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting
conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White
Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo
with the actual scene.
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
4
Select Shooting or Movie “ White Balance.
Select Measure: Shutter.
Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press
[Shutter].
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Using burst modes
It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In
these cases, select one of the burst modes to rapidly capture multiple photos.
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Description
Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the
camera captures VGA photos (6 photos per second;
maximum of 30 photos).
AEB:
•
Capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different
exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed.
•
Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.
In Shooting mode, press [
Select Shooting “ Drive.
Select an option.
m].
1
2
3
•
•
•
You can use the flash, timer, ACB, and Smart Filter options only when
you select Single.
When you select Motion Capture, your camera will set the resolution
to VGA and set the ISO sensitivity to Auto.
Depending on the Face Detection option you selected, some burst
options may not be available.
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Description
Single: Capture a single photo.
Continuous:
•
While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera
continuously captures photos.
•
The maximum number of photos depends on the
capacity of your memory card.
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Applying effects/Adjusting images
Available filters in Auto, Program, and DUAL IS modes
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Applying Smart Filter effects
Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create
unique images.
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Description
Normal: No effect
Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject
appear in miniature.
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy
effects.
Miniature
Vignetting
Old Film 1: Apply a vintage film effect 1.
Old Film 2: Apply a vintage film effect 2.
Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.
Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.
Fish-eye
Sketch
Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort
objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.
In Shooting mode, press [m].
Defog: Make image clearer.
1
Classic: Apply a black and white effect.
Select Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter.
2
3
Select an effect.
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Applying effects/Adjusting images
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.
Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.
Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of
a fisheye lens.
Negative: Apply a negative film effect.
Custom RGB: Customize a color value.
Defog: Make image clearer.
Classic: Apply a black and white effect.
Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.
Negative: Apply a negative film effect.
Custom RGB: Customize a color value.
When you select Sketch, the resolution will change to
and below.
Available filters in Movie mode
Icon
Description
Normal: No effect
Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast
and strong color.
Palette Effect 2: Make scenes clean and clear.
Palette Effect 3: Apply a soft brown tone.
Palette Effect 4: Create a cold and monotone effect.
Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject
appear in miniature.
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.
Shooting options 65
Applying effects/Adjusting images
Defining your own RGB tone
•
•
•
If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the speed of
the video will increase.
If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the camera
will not record sound.
In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
1
2
3
4
Select Shooting or Movie “ Smart Filter.
Select Custom RGB.
If you select a Miniature, Vignetting, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, Fish-eye,
or Defog, the recording speed will be set to
resolution will be set to less than
and the recording
.
•
If you set Smart Filter effects, you cannot use the Face Recognition
options, ACB, burst options, Image Adjustment options, Intelli zoom,
or Tracking AF.
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Back
Move
Select an option.
5
6
Press [o] to save.
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Applying effects/Adjusting images
p
Saturation
Description
Adjusting your photos
-
Decrease the saturation.
Increase the saturation.
Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos.
+
In Shooting mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select Shooting “ Image Adjust.
•
•
Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).
If you set adjustment functions, you cannot use the Face Recognition
and Smart Filter options.
Select an option.
•
•
•
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
Adjust each value.
4
Contrast
Description
-
Decrease the color and brightness.
Increase the color and brightness.
+
Sharpness
Description
Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for
editing the photos on your computer).
-
Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your
photos. This may also increase the noise on your
photos.
+
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and how to manage files.
Photo file information
Starting Playback mode
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your
camera.
Press [
P].
1
2
•
The most recent file will be displayed.
•
If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent
file.
File Information
Press [F
] or [
t
] to scroll through files.
Play
•
Press and hold [
F
] or [ ] to scroll through files quickly.
t
Icon
Description
•
•
If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your
memory card.
The camera will not properly play back files of unsupported sizes or
files that were captured with other cameras.
Photo includes a voice memo
Print order has been set (DPOF)
Protected file
Photo includes a registered face (available only when you
use a memory card)
Folder name – File name
To display file information on the screen, press [
D].
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Video file information
Ranking your favorite faces
You can rank your favorite faces. The favorite face feature is
available only when you insert a memory card into the camera.
In Playback mode, press [
m
].
1
2
3
Select File Options → Face List Edit → Edit Ranking.
Select a face from the list, and then press [
o].
Play
Capture
Face List Edit
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
8
Icon
Description
Video file
Video length
Back
Set
Press [
and then press [
D
] or [
c
].
] to change the ranking of the face,
4
f
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Canceling your favorite faces
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
You can delete your favorite faces. The favorite face feature is
available only when you insert a memory card into the camera.
View files by category, such as date, face, or file type.
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left.
1
In Playback mode, press [
m
].
Select File Options “ Face List Edit “ Delete.
Select a face, and then press [ ].
Press [ ].
Select Yes.
1
2
3
4
5
Press [
m].
2
3
Select a category.
o
f
Type
Date
Color
Week
Face
Back
Set
Option
Type
Description
View files by the file type.
Date
View files by the date they were saved.
View files by the dominant color of the image.
View files by the weekday they were saved.
Color
Week
View files by recognized faces and favorite faces.
(Up to 20 people)
Face
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Viewing files as thumbnails
Press [
F
] or [
t
] to scroll through files.
4
5
•
Press and hold [
F
] or [ ] to scroll through files quickly.
t
Scan thumbnails of files.
Press [ ] to return to the normal view.
o
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left to view
thumbnails (9 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the left
once or twice more to display more thumbnails (20
at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the right to return to the
previous view.
•
•
It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album, change
the category, or reorganize files.
The front display may not activate after you access Smart Album.
Filter
To
Description
Scroll through files
Delete files
Press [
D
], [
c], [F], or [t].
Press [f
], and then select Yes.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Protecting files
Deleting files
Protect your files from accidental deletion.
Select files to delete in Playback mode.
In Playback mode, press [
m
].
1
2
Deleting a single file
You can select one file, and then delete it.
Select File Options “ Protect “ Select.
•
To protect all files, select All “ Lock.
In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [
f].
1
Select the file you want to protect, and then press [
o
].
3
4
When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
2
•
Press [o] again to cancel your selection.
Deleting multiple files
You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once.
Protected file
In Playback mode, press [
f].
1
2
When the pop-up message appears, select Multiple
Delete.
Select
Set
Select files you want to delete, and then press [
o].
3
•
Press [o] again to cancel your selection.
Press [f].
Press [
f
].
4
5
You cannot delete or rotate a protected file.
When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Deleting all files
Viewing photos
Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show.
You can select all files, and then delete them at once.
In Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Enlarging a photo
Select File Options “ Delete “ All.
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the right to enlarge
a portion of the photo. Rotate [Zoom] to the left to
zoom out.
When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
Copying files to a memory card
Enlarged area
Copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.
Zoom ratio (The maximum
zoom ratio differs depending
on the photo resolution.)
In Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select File Options “ Copy to Card.
When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
Trim
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Select a slide show effect option.
To
Description
3
•
Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects.
Move the enlarged area
Trim the enlarged photo
Press [D
], [
c], [F], or [t].
* Default
Press [o
] (it will be saved as a new file).
Option Description
Set whether or not to repeat the slide show. (Play,
Repeat)
Start
When you view photos that were captured by another camera, the zoom
ratio may differ.
Set the photos you want to view as a slide show.
•
All*: View all photos in a slide show.
Images
•
Date: View photos captured on a specific date in
a slide show.
Playing a slide show
•
•
Select: View selected photos in a slide show.
Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide
show function does not work for videos or voice memos.
Set the interval between photos. (1 sec*, 3 sec,
5 sec, 10 sec)
Interval
Music
•
You must set the Effect option to Off to set the
interval.
In Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
Select Multi Slide Show.
Set background audio. (Off*, Mist, Drops, Muse,
Trip, Fall)
•
Set a scene change effect between photos.
(Off*, Calm, Shine, Relax, Lively, Sweet)
Effect
•
•
Select Off to cancel effects.
When you use the Effect option, the interval
between photos will be set to 1 second.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Select Start “ Play.
Playing a video
In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim
parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed
segments as new files.
4
•
Select Repeat to loop the slide show.
View the slide show.
5
•
•
Press [
o
] to pause the slide show.
Press [o
] again to resume the slide show.
In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [
o].
1
2
Press [o], and then press [F] or [t] to stop the slide show and switch to
View the video.
Playback mode.
Pause
To
Description
Scan backward
Press [
Press [
Press [
F].
Pause or resume
playback
o
].
Scan forward
t].
Adjust the volume level
Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Trimming a video
Capturing an image from video
While viewing a video, press [
want the trimming to begin.
o] at the point where you
While viewing a video, press [o] at the point where you
want to capture an image.
1
1
Rotate [Zoom] to the right, and then press [
o
].
Press [ ].
c
2
3
2
Press [o] at the point where you want the trimming to
end.
•
•
The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original
video.
The captured image is saved as a new file.
Rotate [Zoom] to the right.
4
5
When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
•
•
The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.
The camera will save the edited video as a new file.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Playing a voice memo
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
Listening to a voice memo
[
m].
In Playback mode, select a voice memo, and then press
1
Select File Options “ Voice Memo “ On.
2
3
[
o].
Press [Shutter] to record a short voice memo.
Listen to the voice memo.
2
•
Maximum recording time is 10 seconds.
To
Description
•
Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.
Scan backward
Press [F].
Pause or resume
playback
Press [
o
].
].
].
Playing voice memos that are attached to photos
Scan forward
Press [t
In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice
1
2
Stop playback
Press [c
memo, and then press [
o].
Adjust the volume level
Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right.
Listen to a voice memo.
•
•
Press [o] to pause playback.
] to resume playback.
Press [o
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Editing a photo
Learn how to edit photos.
•
•
The camera will save edited photos as new files.
When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to
a lower resolution.
Resizing photos
Rotating a photo
Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. You can set
a photo to be displayed when the camera turns on.
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m].
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
Select Edit “ Rotate.
[
m
].
2
3
Select an option.
Select Edit “ Resize.
2
3
Select an option.
•
Select Start Image to save the photo as a start image.
Right 90˚
(p. 96)
1984 X 1488
Back
Move
The camera will overwrite the original file.
Back
Move
Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo.
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Editing a photo
Defining your own RGB tone
Applying Smart Filter effects
Apply special effects to your photos.
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
[m].
1
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m].
Select Edit “ Smart Filter.
2
3
4
Select Edit “ Smart Filter.
2
3
Select Custom RGB.
Select an effect.
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
•
To see available filter options, refer to page 64.
Miniature
Back
Move
Back
Move
Adjust the amount of the selected color.
5
6
Press [o] to save.
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Editing a photo
Retouching faces
Adjusting your photos
Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation or how
to correct the red-eye effect. If the center of a photo is dark, you
can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited photo
as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution.
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m].
Select Edit “ Image Adjust “ Face Retouch.
2
3
Adjusting dark subjects (ACB)
Select a level.
•
As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter.
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m
].
Press [ ] to save.
o
4
Select Edit “ Image Adjust “ ACB.
2
3
Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation
Press [o] to save.
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m].
Removing red-eye
Select Edit “ Image Adjust.
2
3
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m
].
Select an adjusting option.
Icon
Description
Brightness
Contrast
Select Edit “ Image Adjust “ Red-eye Fix.
2
3
Press [o] to save.
Saturation
Adjust the option.
4
5
Press [o] to save.
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Editing a photo
Adding noise to the photo
Creating a print order (DPOF)
Select photos to print and save print options in the Digital Print
Order Format (DPOF). This information is saved in the MISC
folder on your memory card for convenient printing on DPOF-
compatible printers.
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press
1
[
m
].
Select Edit “ Image Adjust “ Add Noise.
2
3
In Playback mode, press [
m
].
1
2
Press [o] to save.
Select File Options “ DPOF “ Standard “ Select.
•
Select All to print all photos.
Select a photo to print, rotate [Zoom] to the left or right
3
to select the number of copies, and then press [
If you select All, press [ ] or [ ] to select the number of
copies, and then press [ ].
f].
•
D
c
o
Press [ ].
Select File Options “ DPOF “ Size “ Select.
Select All to choose the print size for all photos.
Select a photo to print, rotate [Zoom] to the left or right
m
4
5
•
6
to select the print size, and then press [
If you select All, press [ ] or [ ] to select the print size,
and then press [ ].
f].
•
D
c
o
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Editing a photo
Printing photos as thumbnails
Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once.
In Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select File Options “ DPOF “ Index.
When the pop-up message appears, select Yes.
•
You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a
DPOF-compatible printer at home.
•
Photos with dimensions that are wider than the paper may be cut off
on the left and right edges. Ensure that your photo dimensions are
compatible with the paper you select.
•
•
You cannot set DPOF options for photos stored in the internal
memory.
If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF
1.1-compatible printers.
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
m
].
Turn on your TV, and then select a video output mode
with the TV remote control.
1
2
3
6
7
Select Settings “ Video Out.
Turn on your camera.
Select a video signal output for your country or region.
(p. 98)
•
The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when
you connect it to a TV.
Turn off your camera and TV.
4
5
View photos or play videos using the camera buttons.
8
Connect your camera to your TV with the A/V cable.
•
•
Depending on the TV model, you may see some digital noise or part
of an image may not appear.
Images may not be centered on the TV screen depending on your
TV settings.
Video
Audio
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Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Viewing files on an HDTV
Turn on your camera.
6
7
You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos
on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cable. HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs. For details,
see the HDMI Kit manual.
•
If you have an Anynet+ compatible Samsung HDTV, the HDTV
will turn on automatically and display the camera screen.
If you turn Anynet+ off, the HDTV does not turn on
automatically.
•
View files using the buttons on your camera or a remote
control of your HDTV.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
Select Settings “ HDMI Output.
Select an HDMI resolution.
m].
1
2
3
4
5
•
If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile, turn Anynet+ on in
the camera’s settings menu (p. 98) to control the camera and TV with
the TV’s remote control.
Turn off your camera and HDTV.
•
•
Anynet+ lets you control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the
TV remote control.
Connect your camera to your HDTV using the optional
HDMI cable.
The time it takes for the camera to connect to your HDTV may vary
with the type of microSD or microSDHC card you use. A faster
microSD or microSDHC card will not necessarily result in a faster
HDMI transfer, because the main function of the card is to improve
transfer rate during shooting.
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Transferring files to your Windows computer
Transfer files to your Windows computer, edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them to the web.
Requirements
•
•
The requirements are recommendation only. It may not work properly
even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the
condition of your computer.
If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not play
correctly or it may take longer to edit videos.
Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program.
Your computer must be running Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7, or Mac OS 10.4 or higher for you to connect the camera
as a removable disk.
Item
CPU
RAM
OS
Requirements
Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/
AMD Athlon™ FX 2.6 GHz or higher
•
•
Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended)
Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
(32-bit editions)
Hard disk
capacity
250 MB or more (1 GB and above recommended)
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that result from using
unqualified computers such as assembled computers.
•
•
CD-ROM drive
1024 X 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible
monitor (1280 X 1024 pixels, 32-bit color display
recommended)
Others
•
•
USB 2.0 port
nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series
or higher
•
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher
* The programs may not work properly on 64-bit editions of Windows XP,
Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
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Transferring files to your Windows computer
Turn on the camera.
Transferring files with Intelli-studio
5
6
•
The computer recognizes the camera automatically and Intelli-
studio launches automatically.
Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera
to your computer with the USB cable.
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the
pop-up window.
The battery will charge while the camera is connected to a computer with the
USB cable.
Select a destination folder on your computer, and then
select Yes.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
4
Select Settings “ PC Software “ On.
•
•
New files stored on the camera will automatically transfer to
the selected folder.
If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving
new files will not appear.
Turn off the camera.
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB
cable.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7, select Run iStudio.exe from the Auto
Play window to start Intelli-studio.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( ) into
S
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Transferring files to your Windows computer
Using Intelli-studio
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. For details, select Help “ Help from the program toolbar.
•
To enjoy more features, such as creating slide shows with templates, install the full version of Intelli-studio by selecting Web Support “ Update Intelli-studio “
Start Update from the program toolbar.
•
•
You can update the firmware of your camera by selecting Web Support “ Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the program toolbar.
When you install the full version of Intelli-studio, you can download short animations for use in Children mode. Also, you can use Intelli-studio to edit videos
you have captured, and then play them on the front display.
•
•
•
If you install Intelli-studio on your computer, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select Tool “ Install Intelli-studio on PC.
You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.
Intelli-studio supports the following formats:
-
-
Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG)
Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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$
#
8
9
0
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!
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Transferring files to your Windows computer
No.
Description
Transferring files by connecting the camera
as a removable disk
1
Open menus.
2
3
4
Display files in the selected folder.
Switch to the Photo edit mode.
Switch to the Video edit mode.
Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
4
Select Settings “ PC Software “ Off.
Switch to the Sharing mode (to send files by email or
upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube).
5
Turn off the camera.
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.
Select a file type.
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB
cable.
View files in the selected folder on your computer.
Show or hide files on the connected camera.
View files in the selected folder on the camera.
View files as thumbnails or on a map.
Browse folders stored on the camera.
Browse folders stored on your computer.
Move to the previous or next folder.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( ) into
S
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Print files, view files on a map, store files in My Folder, or
register faces.
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Transferring files to your Windows computer
Turn on the camera.
5
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)
With Windows Vista and Windows 7, the methods for
disconnecting the camera are similar.
•
The computer recognizes the camera automatically.
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the
pop-up window.
If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until
it stops.
1
On your computer, select My Computer “ Removable
Disk “ DCIM “ 100PHOTO.
6
7
Click
computer screen.
on the tool bar at the bottom right of your
2
Drag or save files to your computer.
Click the pop-up message.
3
4
5
Click the message box indicating safely removed.
Remove the USB cable.
The camera may not disconnect safely while Intelli-studio is running. End the
program before disconnecting the camera.
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Transferring files to your Mac computer
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly
from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported.
Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the
USB cable.
Turn on the camera.
1
2
•
The computer recognizes the camera automatically and
displays a removable disk icon.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light ( ) into
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
S
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer in the
pop-up window.
Double-click the removable disk icon.
Drag or save files to your computer.
3
4
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Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.
Configuring print settings
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
m].
1
2
3
Select Settings “ USB “ Printer.
Press [
m
] to configure print settings.
Turn on the printer, and then connect your camera to the
printer with the USB cable.
Images
One Photo
Auto
Size
Layout
Type
Auto
Auto
Quality
Auto
Exit
Print
Icon
Description
Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all photos.
If the camera is off, press [POWER] or [
P
] to turn it on.
4
5
•
The printer recognizes the camera automatically.
Size: Set the print size.
Layout: Set the number of photos to be printed on a single
sheet of paper.
Press [F] or [t
] to select a file to print.
•
Press [m] to set printing options. See “Configuring print
settings."
Press [ ] to print.
Printing starts. Press [F] to cancel printing.
Type: Set the type of paper.
Quality: Set the print quality.
o
6
Date: Set to print the date.
•
File Name: Set to print the file name.
Reset: Reset settings to their default values.
Some options may not be supported by some printers.
Playback/Editing 92
Settings menu
Learn to configure your camera's settings.
Select an item.
Accessing the settings menu
3
4
Medium
Volume
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
m].
1
Off
1
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Select a menu.
2
1
On
Volume
Shooting
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Sound
Exit
Back
Front Display Settings
Display
Settings
Select an option.
Exit
Change
Volume
Off
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Option
Description
Low
Medium
High
Sound
Set various camera sounds and the volume. (p. 95)
Customize the front display settings. (p. 95)
Customize the main display settings. (p. 96)
Front Display
Settings
Display
Customize the settings for the camera system,
such as memory format, default file name, and
USB mode. (p. 97)
Back
Set
Settings
Press [m] to return to the previous screen.
5
You can customize the front display settings only when you access the
settings menu from the Shooting mode.
Settings 94
Settings menu
Sound
Front Display Settings
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Set the volume of any sound. (Off, Low, Medium*,
High)
Set the camera to automatically release the shutter
when it detects a smiling face in Self Shot mode.
(Off*, On)
Volume
Front Smile Shot
Set the sound the camera emits when you turn on
your camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Set the camera to automatically release the shutter
when it detects a smiling face in Children mode.
(Off*, On)
Children Smile
Shot
Set the sound the camera emits when you press
the shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)
Set a sound the camera emits in Children mode.
(Off, 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Set the sound the camera emits when you press
the buttons or switch modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)
Children Sound
Set the camera to play the animation with sound
through the front display when you turn it on (for
shop display). (Off*, On)
Set to emit a sound when you half-press the
shutter button. (Off, On*)
•
In Demo mode, you cannot capture photos
or record videos. Press [Shutter] to switch to
Shooting mode.
Front Display
Demo
•
The Demo mode is not available if you turn
on the camera in Playback mode or when the
camera is connected to another device.
Settings 95
Settings menu
Display
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Function
Description
Display a brief description of an option or menu.
(Off, On*)
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image
before returning to the Shooting mode. (Off, 0.5
sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)
Quick View
Set a start image to display when the camera
turns on.
If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the
camera automatically switches to Power save
mode. (Off*, On)
•
Off*: Display no start image.
•
Logo: Display a default image stored in the
internal memory.
•
In Power save mode, press any button other
than [POWER] to resume using the camera.
Even if you do not set the Power save mode,
the screen will dim 30 seconds after the last
operation to save power.
Power Save
Start Image
•
User Image: Display a custom image. (p. 79)
•
•
The camera will save only one User Image in the
internal memory at a time.
•
If you select a new photo as a User Image or
reset your camera, the camera will delete the
current image.
Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark,
Normal, Bright)
Display
Brightness
Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have
selected Auto.
Settings 96
Settings menu
Settings
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Format the internal memory and the memory card
(formatting will delete all files, including protected
files). (Yes, No)
Specify how to name files.
•
Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001
when you insert a new memory card, format a
memory card, or delete all files.
Format
Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted by
another brand of camera, a memory card reader, or a
computer. Please format memory cards in the camera
before using them to capture photos.
•
Series*: Set the file number to resume from
the previous file number when you insert a new
memory card, format a memory card, or delete
all files.
Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,
language, and video output settings will not be
reset). (Yes, No)
Reset
•
The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO
and the default name of the first file is
SAM_0001.
File No.
Language
Time Zone
Set a language for the display text.
•
•
•
•
The file number increases one at a time from
SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.
The folder number increases one at a time from
100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.
The maximum number of files that can be stored
in one folder is 9,999.
The camera defines file names according to
the Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)
standard. If you intentionally change file names,
the camera may not play back the files.
Set the time zone for your location. When you
travel to another country, select the appropriate
time zone.
Date/Time Set
Date Type
Set the date and time.
Set a date format. (YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/
YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, Off*)
Settings 97
Settings menu
* Default
* Default
Item
Description
Item
Description
Set whether or not to display the date and time on
Set the video signal output for your region.
captured photos. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)
•
NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Mexico
•
•
•
The date and time will be displayed on the
bottom right corner of the photo.
Some printer models may not print the date and
time properly.
•
PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,
Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland,
Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
Video Out
Imprint
If you select Text in
s
mode or capture a
photo with the front display, the camera will not
display the date and time.
Set a light to automatically turn on in dark places
to help you focus. (Off, On*)
AF Lamp
Set the camera to automatically turn off when you
perform no operations for a specified period.
(Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min)
Set whether or not to control the camera with a TV
remote control when you connect it to an HDTV
that supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile.
On*: Control the camera with an HDTV remote
control.
•
Your settings will not change when you replace
the battery.
The camera will not automatically turn off when
the camera is connected to a computer or printer,
when you are playing a slide show or videos, and
when you are recording a voice memo.
Auto Power Off
Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC)
•
•
•
Off: View files without using an HDTV remote
control.
Settings 98
Settings menu
* Default
Item
Description
Set the resolution of photos when the camera
plays back files on an HDTV via the HDMI cable.
(NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/
PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p)
•
If the HDTV does not support the selected
resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the
next lower resolution.
HDMI Output
•
If you select 480p or 576p, the playback menus
and Smart Album will not be available when you
connect the camera to a TV.
Select the mode to use when you connect the
camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable.
•
•
•
Computer*: Connect your camera to a
computer for transferring files.
USB
Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for
printing files.
Select Mode: Manually select the USB mode
when you connect your camera to a device.
Set Intelli-studio to launch automatically when you
connect your camera to your computer. (Off, On*)
PC Software
Settings 99
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Error message
Suggested remedies
•
•
•
Turn off your camera, and then turn it on
again.
Card Error
Remove your memory card, and then insert
it again.
Format your memory card.
The inserted memory card is not supported by
your camera. Insert a microSD or microSDHC
memory card.
Card not
supported.
File names do not match the DCF standard.
Transfer the files on the memory card to your
computer, and then format the card.
DCF Full Error
File Error
Delete the damaged file or contact a service
center.
Your camera does not support the FAT file
structure of the inserted memory card. Format
the memory card on the camera.
File system not
supported.
Low Battery
Memory Full
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory
card.
Capture photos or insert a memory card that
contains some photos.
No Image File
Appendixes 101
Camera maintenance
Camera body
Cleaning your camera
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Camera lens and display
Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with
a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently.
•
•
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These
solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction.
Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens
cover.
Appendixes 102
Camera maintenance
Using on beaches or shores
Using or storing the camera
• Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on
beaches or in other similar areas.
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
• Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery,
adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera
with wet hands may cause damage to your camera.
• Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot
temperatures.
• Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity,
or where the humidity changes drastically.
• Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in
hot, poorly-ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer
time.
Storing for extended period of time
• When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a
sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.
• Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough
handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
• Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over
time and cause serious damage to your camera.
• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
recharged before use.
• Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or
its accessories.
Use the camera with caution in humid environments
When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm
one, condensation can form on the lens or internal components
of the camera. In this situation, turn off the camera and wait for at
least 1 hour. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove
the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has
evaporated before reinserting it.
• Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.
Appendixes 103
Camera maintenance
• Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause
allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with
sensitive skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop
using the camera immediately and consult a doctor.
Other cautions
• Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury
to yourself or others or damage to your camera.
• Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and
prevent proper operation.
• Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
• Turn off the camera while not in use.
• Your camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the
camera.
• Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
• Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case
when not in use. Protect the camera from scratches by keeping
it away from sand, sharp implements, or loose change.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
About memory cards
• Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Supported memory cards
• The camera may turn off if impacted from the outside. This is to
Your camera supports microSD (Secure Digital) or microSDHC
(Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards.
protect the memory card. Turn on the camera to use it again.
• While you use the camera, it may heat up. This is normal and
should not affect your camera’s lifespan or performance.
To read data with a PC or memory card reader,
insert the memory card into a memory card
adapter.
• When you use the camera in low temperatures, it may take
some time to turn on, the color may be changed temporarily, or
after-images may appear. These conditions are not malfunctions
and they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to
normal temperatures.
Appendixes 104
Camera maintenance
Memory card capacity
Cautions when using memory cards
The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes
or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB
microSD card:
• Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a
memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera
and memory card.
• Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
Size
Super Fine
108
Fine
212
Normal
312
30 FPS
15 FPS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
123
241
353
• Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory
card.
144
283
417
P
h
o
t
• Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while
the lamp is blinking, as this may damage your data.
170
332
482
328
624
882
o
s
• When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot
store any more photos on the card. Use a new memory card.
537
980
1,373
1,931
3,090
• Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards with heavy impact
or pressure.
882
1,471
2,575
1,626
• Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic
Approx.
12' 49"
Approx.
14' 27"
Approx.
25' 00"
Approx.
73' 27"
Approx.
23' 23"
Approx.
26' 04"
Approx.
48' 02"
Approx.
94' 20"
fields.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
*
V
i
• Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high
temperature, high humidity, or corrosive substances.
d
e
o
s
• Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
soft cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera.
• Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in
contact with memory cards or the memory card slot. Doing so
may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction.
* Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom. Several videos were
recorded in succession to determine the total recording time.
Appendixes 105
Camera maintenance
• When you carry a memory card, use a case to protect the card
from electrostatic discharges.
Battery life
Average shooting time /
Number of photos
Test conditions
(when the battery is fully charged)
• Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk,
CD, or DVD.
• When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory
card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
The battery life was measured under the
following conditions: in
p
mode, 16M
resolution, Fine quality, OIS on.
1. Set the flash option to Fill in, take a
single shot, and zoom in or out.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Approximately
90 min/
Approximately
180 photos
Photos
2. Set the flash option to Off, take a
single shot, and zoom in or out.
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30
seconds and repeat for 5 minutes.
Then turn off the camera for 1 minute.
About the battery
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Approximately
Videos
Record videos at 1280 X 720 HQ
resolution and 30 FPS.
Battery specifications
65 min
Specification
Model
Description
BP70A
•
•
The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ
depending on actual usage.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording
time.
Type
Lithium-ion battery
Cell capacity
Voltage
740 mAh (min. 700 mAh)
3.7 V
Charging time* (when the camera is
switched off)
Approximately 150 min
* Charging the battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer.
Appendixes 106
Camera maintenance
Low battery message
Cautions about using the battery
When the battery charge has fully discharged, the battery icon will
turn red and the "Low Battery" message will appear.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this
can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your
battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage and
may cause a fire or electric shock.
Notes about using the battery
• Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0 ºC/32 ºF or above 40 ºC/104 ºF).
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
Notes about charging the battery
• If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
• When you use the camera for an extended period, the area
around the battery chamber may become warm. This does not
affect the normal use of the camera.
• If the camera is on while charging, the battery may not fully
charge. Turn off the camera before charging the battery.
• Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from
the power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Do not use your camera when you charge the battery. This may
cause a fire or electric shock.
• In temperatures below 0 ºC/32 ºF, battery capacity and battery
life may decrease.
• Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from
the power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures but will
return to normal in milder temperatures.
• Wait to turn on the camera until after the battery has charged for
at least 10 minutes.
• If you connect the camera to an external power source while
the battery is depleted, using some high energy-consuming
functions will cause the camera to turn off. To use the camera
normally, recharge the battery.
Appendixes 107
Camera maintenance
• Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
when you dispose of used batteries.
• If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate,
reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.
• Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when they are overheated.
• If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the
temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange.
Charging will start when the battery cools down.
• Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
• Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable. Doing so
may damage the cable.
Notes about charging with a computer connected
• Use only the provided USB cable.
• The battery may not charge when:
-
-
-
you use a USB hub
other USB devices are connected to your computer
you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your
computer
-
the USB port of your computer does not support the power output
standard (5 V, 500 mA)
Appendixes 108
Camera maintenance
Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is
handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety,
follow these instructions for proper battery handling:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any
sharp object.
Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing
forces.
•
The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If
you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities
in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery
and contact a service center.
Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as
dropping it from high places.
Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 °C
(140 °F) or above.
•
•
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery
chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by the
methods described in this user manual.
Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture
or liquids.
Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose
it to excessively warm environments, such as the inside
of an enclosed car in the summertime.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
•
•
Do not place the battery in a microwave oven.
Disposal guidelines
Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places,
such as spas or shower enclosures.
•
•
•
Dispose of the battery with care.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
•
Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces, such as
bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged
period.
Disposal regulations may differ by country or region.
Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and
federal regulations.
•
•
When the device is switched on, do not leave it in any
confined space for a prolonged period.
Guidelines for charging the battery
Charge the battery only by the method described in
this user manual. The battery can ignite or explode if
not charged properly.
Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with
metallic objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys, or
watches.
•
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-
ion replacement batteries.
Appendixes 109
Before contacting a service center
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted
the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.
When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
Suggested remedies
•
•
Ensure that the battery is inserted.
•
There is no space on the memory card.
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new
card.
Cannot turn on the
camera
Ensure that the battery is inserted
correctly. (p. 16)
•
•
Format the memory card.
•
•
•
Charge the battery.
Charge the battery.
The memory card is defective. Get a new
memory card.
Cannot capture photos
Your camera may be in Power save
mode. (p. 96)
•
Make sure that the camera is switched
on.
The power turns off
suddenly
•
•
The camera may turn off to prevent the
memory card from being damaged due
to an impact. Turn on your camera again.
•
•
Charge the battery.
Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
The battery may lose power more quickly
in low temperatures (below 0 °C/32 ºF).
Keep the battery warm by putting it into
your pocket.
The camera freezes
The camera heats up
Remove the battery and insert it again.
While you use the camera, it may heat up.
This is normal and should not affect your
camera’s lifespan or performance.
The camera is losing
battery power quickly
•
•
Using the flash or recording videos
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge
if needed.
•
•
The flash option may be set to off. (p. 50)
You cannot use the flash in some modes.
The flash does not
work
Batteries are consumable parts that must
be replaced over time. Get a new battery
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.
Appendixes 110
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
Suggested remedies
•
•
•
Make sure that the focus option you set
is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 52)
The flash fires
unexpectedly
The flash may fire due to static electricity.
The camera is not malfunctioning.
Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,
clean the lens. (p. 102)
The date and time are
incorrect
Set the date and time in the display settings.
(p. 97)
The photo is blurry
Make sure that the subject is within range
of the flash. (p. 114)
The display or buttons
do not work
Remove the battery and insert it again.
An incorrect White Balance can create
unrealistic color. Select the proper White
Balance option to suit the light source.
(p. 61)
If you use your camera at very low
The colors in the photo
do not match the actual
scene
temperatures, it may cause the camera
screen to malfunction or discolor. For better
performance of your camera screen, use
your camera in moderate temperatures.
The camera display
responds poorly
Your photo is overexposed.
•
•
•
Turn off the flash. (p. 50)
•
•
•
Turn off your camera and then turn it on
again.
The photo is too bright
The photo is too dark
Adjust the ISO sensitivity. (p. 51)
Adjust the exposure value. (p. 59)
Remove your memory card and insert
it again.
The memory card has
an error
Your photo is underexposed.
Format your memory card.
•
•
•
Turn on the flash. (p. 50)
See “Cautions when using memory cards”
for more detail. (p. 105)
Adjust the ISO sensitivity. (p. 51)
Adjust the exposure value. (p. 59)
If you change the name of a file, your
camera may not play the file (the name of
the file should meet the DCF standard). If
you encounter this situation, play back the
files on your computer.
Cannot play back files
Appendixes 111
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
Suggested remedies
•
•
•
•
•
Make sure that the camera is correctly
connected to the TV with the A/V cable.
•
•
End Intelli-studio and restart the program.
The TV does not
display your photos
You cannot use Intelli-studio on
Macintosh computers.
Make sure that your memory card
contains photos.
•
•
Make sure that PC Software is turned
On in the settings menu. (p. 99)
Make sure that the USB cable is
connected correctly.
Intelli-studio is not
functioning properly
Depending on your computer's
specifications and environment, the
program may not launch automatically. In
this case, click Start “ My Computer
“ Intelli-studio “ iStudio.exe on your
computer.
Your computer does
not recognize your
camera
Make sure that your camera is switched
on.
Make sure that you are using a supported
operating system.
Your computer
disconnects the
camera while
The file transmission may be interrupted by
static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable
and connect it again.
transferring files
Videos may not play on some video player
Your computer cannot programs. To play video files captured with
play videos
your camera, install and use the Intelli-studio
program on your computer. (p. 87)
Appendixes 112
Camera specifications
Image sensor
Focusing
Type
1/2.3" (Approximately 7.76 mm) CCD
Approximately 16.1 mega-pixels
Approximately 16.4 mega-pixels
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection
AF, Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF)
Type
Effective pixels
Total pixels
Lens
Tele (T)
Wide (W)
80 cm-infinity
5 cm-80 cm
5 cm-infinity
Normal (AF)
Macro
150 cm-infinity
100 cm-150 cm
100 cm-infinity
Range
Samsung Lens f = 4.7 mm-23.5 mm
(35 mm film equivalent: 26 mm-130 mm)
Auto Macro
Focal length
F-stop range
Shutter speed
F3.3 (W)-F5.9 (T)
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Auto: 1/8-1/2,000 sec.
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Still image mode: 1.0X-5.0X (Optical zoom X Digital
zoom: 25.0X)
Program: 1-1/2,000 sec.
Night: 8-1/2,000 sec.
Fireworks: 2 sec.
Digital zoom
Playback mode: 1.0X-13.5X
Display
Exposure
Control
Type
TFT LCD
Program AE
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Main display: 3.0" (7.6 cm) QVGA (230K)
Front display: 1.5" (3.8 cm) 61 K TFT LCD
Feature
Metering
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection
2EV (1/3 EV Step)
Compensation
Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800,
ISO 1600, ISO 3200
ISO equivalent
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Camera specifications
Flash
Date Imprinting
Date & Time, Date, Off
Shooting
Mode
Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Off, Red-eye Fix
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Wide: 0.2 m-3.5 m (ISO Auto)
Tele: 0.5 m-2.0 m (ISO Auto)
Range
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Modes: Smart Auto (Portrait, Night Portrait,
Backlight Portrait, Night, Backlight, Landscape,
White, Natural Green, Blue Sky, Sunset, Macro,
Macro text, Macro Color, Tripod, Action, Fireworks),
Auto, Program, DUAL IS, Beauty Shot, Night,
Scene (Magic Frame, Object Highlight, Landscape,
Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow)
Recharging time
Approximately 4 sec.
Shake reduction
Photos
DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) + Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)]
Effect
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Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB
Timer: 10 Sec, 2 Sec, Double (10 Sec, 2 Sec)
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Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Soft
Focus, Old Film 1, Old Film 2, Half Tone Dot,
Sketch, Fish-eye, Defog, Classic, Retro, Negative,
Custom RGB
Photo Shooting
mode
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Modes: Smart Scene Detection (Landscape, Blue
Sky, Natural Green, Sunset), Movie
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Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation
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Format: MP4 (H.264) (Max recording time: 20 min)
Size: 1280 X 720 HQ Fine, 1280 X 720 Normal,
640 X 480 Normal, 320 X 240 Normal
Smart Filter: Normal, Palette Effect 1, Palette Effect 2,
Palette Effect 3, Palette Effect 4, Miniature, Vignetting,
Half Tone Dot, Sketch, Fish-eye, Defog, Classic,
Retro, Negative, Custom RGB
Video Shooting
mode
Videos
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Frame Rate: 30 FPS, 15 FPS
Sound Alive: Sound Alive On, Sound Alive Off,
Mute
White Balance
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OIS: On, Off
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,
Measure: Shutter (Custom Set)
Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording,
Still image capture, Time trimming
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Camera specifications
Playback
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DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
Still Image: JPEG (DCF)
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with
File format
Movie Clip: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4.AVC/H.264,
Audio: AAC)
Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album*
* Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week,
Face
Type
Edit
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Audio file: WAV
For 1 GB microSD: Number of photos
Resize, Rotate, Image Adjust, Smart Filter, Trim
Normal
312
Super Fine
108
Fine
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Image Adjust: Red-eye Fix, ACB, Face Retouch,
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise
4608 X 3456
4608 X 3072
4608 X 2592
3648 X 2736
2592 X 1944
1984 X 1488
1920 X 1080
1024 X 768
212
241
Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Soft-
Focus, Old Film 1, Old Film 2, Half Tone Dot,
Sketch, Fish-eye, Defog, Classic, Retro, Negative,
Custom RGB
353
123
Effect
417
144
283
482
170
332
Image size
882
328
624
Voice recording
1,373
1,931
3,090
537
980
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Voice Recording (Maximum 10 hours)
Voice Memo in a photo (Maximum 10 sec.)
882
1,471
2,575
1,626
These figures are measured under Samsung’s
Storage
standard conditions and may vary depending on the
shooting conditions and camera settings.
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Internal memory: Approximately 30 MB
External memory (Optional): microSD card (up to
2 GB guaranteed), microSDHC card (up to 8 GB
guaranteed)
Media
Internal memory capacity may not match these
specifications.
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Camera specifications
Interface
Operating Temperature
0-40 °C
Digital output
connector
USB 2.0
Operating Humidity
5-85 %
Audio input/output Internal speaker (Mono), Microphone (Mono)
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A/V: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
Software
Video output
HDMI 1.4: NTSC, PAL (selectable)
Intelli-studio
DC power input
connector
20 pin, 4.2 V
Specifications may change without notice to improve performance.
Power source
Rechargeable
battery
Lithium-ion battery (BP70A, 740 mAh: Min 700 mAh)
The power source may differ depending on your region.
Dimensions (W X H X D)
95.3 X 57.3 X 19.0 mm (without protrusions)
Weight
153.3 g (without battery and memory card)
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Glossary
ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)
Composition
This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images
when the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast
between your subject and the background.
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo.
Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket)
A specification to define a file format and file system for digital
cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
This feature automatically captures several images at different
exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image.
AF (Auto Focus)
Depth of field
A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the
subject. Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically.
The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can
be acceptably focused in a photograph. Depth of field varies with
lens aperture, focal length, and distance from the camera to the
subject. Selecting a smaller aperture, for example, will increase
the depth of field and blur the background of a composition.
Aperture
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the
camera’s sensor.
Digital zoom
A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available
with a zoom lens (Optical zoom). When using the Digital zoom,
the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases.
Camera shake (Blur)
If the camera is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image
may appear blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter
speed is slow. Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity,
using the flash, or using a faster shutter speed. Alternately, use a
tripod, the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camera.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
A format for writing printing information, such as selected images
and number of prints, on a memory card. DPOF-compatible
printers, sometimes available at photo shops, can read the
information from the card for convenient printing.
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Glossary
EV (Exposure Value)
Focal length
All the combinations of the camera’s shutter speed and lens
aperture that result in the same exposure.
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point
(in millimeters). Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of
view and the subject is magnified. Shorter focal lengths result in
wider angles of view.
EV Compensation
This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value
measured by the camera, in limited increments, to improve the
exposure of your photos. Set the EV compensation to -1.0 EV to
adjust the value one step darker and 1.0 EV to one step brighter.
H.264/MPEG-4
A high-compression video format established by international
standard organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T. This codec is capable
of providing good video quality at low bit rates developed by the
Joint Video Team (JVT).
Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format)
A specification to define an image file format for digital cameras
created by the Japan Electronic Industries Development
Association (JEIDA).
Image sensor
The physical part of a digital camera that contains a photosite for
each pixel in the image. Each photosite records the brightness of
the light that strikes it during an exposure. Common sensor types
are CCD (Charge-coupled Device) and CMOS (Complementary
Metal Oxide Semiconductor).
Exposure
The amount of light allowed to reach the camera’s sensor.
Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed, the
aperture value, and ISO sensitivity.
ISO sensitivity
The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film
speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings,
the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur
caused by camera shake and low light. However, images with
high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise.
Flash
A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low-light
conditions.
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Glossary
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
Noise
A lossy method of compression for digital images. JPEG images
are compressed to reduce their overall file size with minimal
deterioration of the image resolution.
Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as
misplaced or random, bright pixels. Noise usually occurs when
photos are shot with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is
automatically set in a dark place.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Optical zoom
A visual display commonly used in consumer electronics. This
display needs a separate backlight, such as CCFL or LED, to
reproduce colors.
This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and
does not deteriorate quality of images.
Macro
Quality
This feature allows you to capture close-up photos of very small
objects. When using the macro feature, the camera can maintain
a sharp focus on small objects at a near life-size ratio (1:1).
An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image.
Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression, which
usually results in a larger file size.
Metering
Resolution
The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the
quantity of light to set the exposure.
The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution
images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than
low resolution images.
MJPEG (Motion JPEG)
Shutter speed
A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image.
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and
close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of
a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through
the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter
speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes
darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.
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Glossary
Vignetting
A reduction of an image’s brightness or saturation at the periphery
(outer edges) compared to the center of the image. Vignetting
can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an
image.
White balance (color balance)
An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary
colors red, green, and blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting
the white balance, or color balance, is to correctly render the
colors in an image.
Appendixes 120
Correct Disposal of This Product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate battery return systems)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that
the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the
chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances
can cause harm to human health or the environment.
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that
the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB
cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the
end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,
or their local government office, for details of where and how they can
take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users
should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please
separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through
your local, free battery return system.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics'
commitment to sustainable development and social
responsibility through eco-driven business and
management activities.
Appendixes 121
FCC notice
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NOTE:
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Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Trade Name
: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Model No.
: Samsung PL170/PL171
Responsible Party
Address
: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
: 85 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park,
NJ 07660
Telephone No.
: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Reorientate, or relocate, the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
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CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Appendixes 122
Index
Motion Capture 63
H
My star
J
Q
N
I
Icons
L
R
O
Red-eye
Image Adjustment
Brightness
M
Macro 52
Resolution
Contrast
Memory card
P
Saturation
Retouching faces
Metering
Center-weighted 60
Appendixes 124
Index
Viewing files
S
Saturation
Transferring files
Voice memo
Smart Filter
U
W
Smart Scene Detection
Z
Shooting portraits
V
Zoom
Video
T
Timer
Appendixes 125
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or
service or inquiries.
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